Recall campaigns by affected system, 2016–2024.
25V615000NHTSA report received September 2025Model years: 2021–2024
NHTSA campaign 25V615000: Polestar Polestar 2 back over prevention recall
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Polestar 2 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge.
25V409000NHTSA report received July 2025Model years: 2021, 2024
NHTSA campaign 25V409000: Polestar Polestar 2 service brakes recall
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2021 and 2024 Polestar 2 vehicles. In certain driving scenarios while coasting down a hill and using "One Pedal Drive," the vehicle may lose brake function.
Consequence: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Owners are advised not to use "One Pedal Drive" until the repair has been completed.
25V280000NHTSA report received April 2025Model years: 2021–2024
NHTSA campaign 25V280000: Polestar Polestar 2 back over prevention recall
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Polestar 2 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge.
24V939000NHTSA report received December 2024Model years: 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V939000: Polestar Polestar 2 air bags recall
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2024 Polestar 2 electric vehicles. The clamps may be improperly crimped on the driver's side inner far side air bag module (FSAB), which can cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Consequence: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the driver's side inner FSAB, free of charge.
24V477000NHTSA report received June 2024Model years: 2021–2024
NHTSA campaign 24V477000: Polestar Polestar 2 equipment recall
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Polestar 2 vehicles. The Infotainment Head Unit (IHU) software may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Polestar has released an over-the-air IHU software update, free of charge.
23V476000NHTSA report received July 2023Model years: 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V476000: Polestar Polestar 2 suspension recall
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2023 Polestar 2 vehicles. The front left lower ball joint may have been incorrectly installed, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the steering knuckle.
Consequence: The control arm disconnecting from the steering knuckle can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and replace the ball joint fastening bolt as necessary, free of charge.
21V110000NHTSA report received February 2021Model years: 2021–2022
NHTSA campaign 21V110000: Polestar Polestar 2 electrical system recall
Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. (Polestar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Polestar 2 vehicles. The Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) microprocessor may reset and cause the high voltage system to disconnect.
Consequence: A disconnected high voltage system can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Polestar will notify owners, and the software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
EVs get the core inspection plus a high-voltage battery health check, a charging test and EV fault codes, on their own checklist rather than the combustion one. The page linked below lists every item.
Other electric cars to weigh against the Polestar Polestar 2. Recall counts cover different model-year spans and are not a reliability ranking.
How many recalls does the Polestar Polestar 2 have?
As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the Polestar Polestar 2, model years 2016–2024. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so a particular vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. Whether an open recall is a safety risk depends on the campaign, so read the NHTSA entry for the VIN. Each campaign below shows the remedy NHTSA records, which may be a dealer or service-center repair, an over-the-air software update, or, for some campaigns, a repurchase. This page details the most recent campaigns; the full record for any VIN is at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should an inspector check on a used Polestar Polestar 2?
Beyond the standard pre-purchase checks, the recall history for this model concentrates in: back over prevention, electrical system, equipment, service brakes, suspension, air bags. An inspector documents the visible and operational condition of those systems without disassembly; internal parts, software-only issues and whether a recall remedy was performed are VIN-lookup questions, not inspection findings.
Can a pre-purchase inspection tell me whether a Polestar Polestar 2 recall was done?
No. Whether a recall repair was performed is recorded against the VIN, so NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls (or the manufacturer's own) is the authoritative check. Run it before you travel. The inspection covers what a VIN lookup cannot: the physical condition of the vehicle in front of you.
Can you inspect a Polestar Polestar 2 at a dealer, a private seller, or out of state?
Yes. The inspector usually travels to the vehicle at the seller's location — a dealer lot or a private seller — and you do not need to be there. Vehicle Inspectors dispatches an independent inspector within 50 miles of any US ZIP code, widening to 150 miles if needed; more remote locations are quoted case by case. You get a photo-documented PDF report in 24–48 hours.
How much does a Polestar Polestar 2 pre-purchase inspection cost?
A pre-purchase inspection of a Polestar Polestar 2 through Vehicle Inspectors: EV inspection $349 flat. Your card is saved at booking, not charged. A hold is placed when an inspector schedules, and you are charged after the inspection is completed. If no inspector accepts within 72 hours, the request auto-cancels and nothing is charged.
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